Certified Surgical Technologist

St. David's HealthCare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

401(k) Plan with match

Education and certification support

Paid time off and family leave

Wellbeing resources and counseling

Job summary

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team in Round Rock, Texas.

You will assist in sterile field setup, instrument handling, patient care before, during, and after surgery, and ensure proper sterilization and equipment readiness. Requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and certification; beneficial to have OR scrub experience in orthopedics, neuro, trauma, or related fields, and BLS

Qualifications

• One year of operating room scrub work experience in orthopedics, neuro, general, gynecology, robotics, spine.
• Certification must be current within 180 days from graduation, from NBSTSA/NCT or approved program.
• BLS certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite and equipment.
• Maintain a sterile field and provide instrumentation to the surgeon as needed.
• Care for the operative patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and rooms for each procedure.
• Assist the circulating nurse with instrument counts and supply management.
• Ensure proper sterilization and upkeep of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program completion with certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Round Rock Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Surgical Technician, you will assist in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite, as well as participating in the care and cleaning of operating room equipment. You will perform in a sterile field and assist the surgeon by providing instrumentation appropriate for the task. You will provide care for the operative patient before, during, and after surgery.

• You will perform patient care within the scope of training of the operating room technician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)
• You will prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure/surgery
• You will maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients
• You will perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon
• You will assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct instrument counts
• You will be responsible for supply and equipment management, including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining equipment through proper sterilization

Experience

• One year of operating room scrub work experience in orthopedics, neuro, general, gynecology, robotics, spine – required
• Previous operating room scrub experience in trauma-preferred

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and successful completion of the certification exam

Licenses and Certifications

• Surgical Technologist that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. Certification must be from: 1. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; 2. The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; 3. Another surgical technology certification program approved by the department
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.